photos by Seika Dong Stage 4 Results: American Katherine Siochi is the first prize winner of the 10th USA International Harp Competition following the 4th and final stage held Saturday, June 18 at Auer Hall on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington. She is...
Achieving top placement in the USA International Harp Competition launches your harp career. All of the previous top prizewinners have gone on to lead very successful careers- whether solo, orchestral, chamber, teaching, or even expanding the boundaries of traditional...
One of the biggest draws to the USA International Harp Competition is the repertoire. Not only is learning four stages of music a thrilling challenge for the contestants, but also it allows the contestants to have a wide variety of great concertizing works. USAIHC...
The Salvi Foundation has just announced the 14th edition of its annual Cátedra Salvi de Arpa, hosted by the National University of Colombia, in Bogotá. The Cátedra is a one-week program for Latin American harpists which provides the opportunity to come together and...
Coping with the stress and nerves of performing is one of the toughest obstacles to overcome at a high-level competition like the USA International Harp Competition. During the competition, the performers play for a panel of seven elite judges, plus the public...
Today was a rest day for the jury members and a practice day for the contestants who will be moving on to the second stage of the 2016 USA International Harp Competition. There were a few afternoon concerts today for the public to enjoy. The first was a Composer’s...
Well, the first round of the 2016 USA International Harp Competition in Bloomington, Indiana is coming to a close. Sixteen competitors played Thursday, sixteen more played yesterday, and the last eight will compete this morning. Those I spoke with seemed pleased...
Welcome to the 2016 USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) Blog! My name is Natalie Hoffmann and I will be updating fellow harpists and competitors’ families and friends throughout the world with the results from each stage of the competition. So please stay...
Music Inspired by Philippe Garrel's Le Révélateur is available for pre-order now, and will be out on July 22nd. Thrill Jockey Records has recently announced the upcoming release of a new album by harpist Mary Lattimore in collaboration with guitarist/synth player Jeff...
The American Harp Society Foundation has announced winners in the 2016 Anne Adams Awards and Grandjany Memorial Competition. Founded in 1993, the American Harp Society Foundation "provides a legacy for the future of the American Harp Society," according to the...
